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Study Course Description

Development of Social-Emotional Skills

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_561
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

During the course, students will gain an understanding of the socio-emotional competence approach in education, develop the skills to apply socio-emotional competences in everyday life and create a relationship-oriented learning environment.

Preliminary Knowledge

General secondary education

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the SEM model and five SEM (social-emotional learning) competencies (hereinafter - SEMK), and their connection with sports pedagogy. Students acquire knowledge of all five SEMKs in practical lessons - through personal experience and self-understanding.

Skills

1.Consciously develops SEM competencies by creating a relationship-oriented learning environment. Can apply SEM methods in the learning process in order to create a learning environment oriented to mutual trust and cooperation in the classroom. Apply various SEM strategies to promote socio-emotional development. Can create self-management plans.

Competences

1.Manages his emotions, thoughts and behavior in different situations. Demonstrates competencies in coping with stress, self-motivation and setting personal and academic goals.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

60.00% from total grade
10 points

Presentation and practical activity. Students deepen their knowledge in the topics learned during the lecture by doing two independent works. Students' independent work is organized individually and/or in work groups. The independent works must be presented in seminar classes, the self-assessment of SEM competences must be presented individually. If the student has been sick for a long time and/or has not actively participated in the seminars, knowledge can be tested in a test.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

40.00% from total grade
10 points

SEMK self-assessment. Participation in seminars.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM, learning as a social process. The relationship of SEM to the individual's mental health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM, learning as a social process. The relationship of SEM to the individual's mental health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM model. Groups of cognitive, emotional and behavioral competencies.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM model. Groups of cognitive, emotional and behavioral competencies.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM's five groups of competences and their development approaches
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

SEM's five groups of competences and their development approaches
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Application of SEM in Formal, Formal and Non-formal Education. Teaching methods and techniques. Group work and learning through play.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Teaching methods and techniques - kinetic activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Teaching methods and techniques - kinetic activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Reflection, its levels. Learning-oriented feedback.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Reflection, its levels. Learning-oriented feedback.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessing SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for evaluating SEM in school.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessing SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for evaluating SEM in school.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Implementation of SEM in the practice of sports pedagogy. Creating a relationship-oriented learning environment in sports lessons.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Implementation of SEM in the practice of sports pedagogy. Creating a relationship-oriented learning environment in sports lessons.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Implementation of SEM in the practice of sports pedagogy. Creating a relationship-oriented learning environment in sports lessons.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Metodiskie paņēmieni skolēnu sociāli emocionālo prasmju novērtēšanai skolā (2015). Projekts “Learning to be”, 164lpp.Suitable for English stream

2.

Rokasgrāmata pedagogiem cieņpilnas komunikācijaskultūras veicināšanai klasē, “Izzini sevi - saproti citus!” Rokasgrāmatas elektroniskā versija ir atrodama: sadaļā “Projekti”

3.

Conley, C., S. (2015). SEL in Higher Education. In Durlak, J. A., Domitrovich, C. E., Weissberg, R. P., & Guillotta, T. P. (Eds.), Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning. NY: Guilford Press.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Drago-Severson, E., & Blum-DeStefano, J. (2016). Theoretical Foundations of Feedback for Growth. Tell Me So I Can Hear You: A Developmental Approach to Feedback for Educators. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.Suitable for English stream

2.

Social-Emotional Learning Is the Rage in K-12. So Why Not in College? (2017). EdSurge article by Norian Caporale-Berkowitz (May 4, 2017)Suitable for English stream

3.

Bridging Theory to Practice (BTtoP)Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Teques, A. P., de Oliveira, R. F., Bednarikova, M., Bertollo, M., Botwina, G., Khomutova, A., Turam, H. E., Dinç, İ., López-Flores, M., & Teques, P. (2024). Social and Emotional Skills in at-Risk Adolescents through Participation in Sports. Sports, 12(7), 181.